Rhodes is considered one of the sunniest islands in the Mediterranean.

During the summer months, temperatures hover around 30 °C, and days between June and August are almost entirely rain-free. Even so, the local flora surprises visitors with its colour and diversity even in summer, particularly inland. Rhodes hasa typical subtropical climate.

Winters are also mild and pleasant, making them ideal for exploring the small villages inland.

When is the best time to visit Rhodes?

If you’re heading to Rhodes for swimming and beaches, the best time to visit is from June to September.

The second half of May, June and October offer the most pleasant combination of weather, warm sea and fewer tourists.

Season	For whom
May	cheaper holidays, day trips, first swim of the season
June	The perfect combination of weather and prices
July–August	the warmest weather and the liveliest season
September	Warm sea and fewer tourists
October	swimming without the summer crowds
November–March	exploring the island and hiking

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Weather and temperatures throughout the year

Are you wondering whether it’s worth visiting Rhodes out of season? Take a look at this handy summary of the island’s weather.

Weather in January

January is a rainy month with an average temperature of around 15 °C and constantly changeable weather.

Prolonged rain is not very common here, but short, very heavy showers can occur several times a day.

January is the ideal month for exploring historic towns and inland villages with virtually no other tourists around.

Weather in February

During February, there are frequent but usually short showers accompanied by partly cloudy or clear skies.

Typical daytime temperatures hover around 15 °C, making February a good month for exploring towns and villages where there will be very few tourists.

Weather in March

Spring arrives in March with temperatures around 17 °C, and showers become significantly less frequent.

It rains on only a few days of the month, and the weather is generally mostly clear or partly cloudy.

Most beach facilities are closed as the sea is still very cold, but if you want to explore Rhodes without the crowds and enjoy pleasant weather for hiking with only a minimal chance of rain, March is a great month to visit.

Just bear in mind that during March, virtually the only flights to Rhodes are domestic flights within Greece, and if you’re travelling from Europe, you’ll need to change flights at Athens Airport (ATH).

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Weather in April

April offers very pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging between 18 °C and 22 °C, making it ideal for sightseeing and exploring the island’s natural beauty.

There are rain showers on about 4 days a month, and the weather is mostly clear.

The first seasonal flights to Rhodes begin in April, particularly with Ryanair.

However, many beach facilities are still not operational during April and the sea temperature is only around 18 °C.

Weather in May

The summer season gets slowly underway in May, and most charter and low-cost flights from many parts of Europe are already operating.

Daytime temperatures rise to an average of 24 °C and all tourist facilities are now open.

Rain is extremely rare in May.

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Weather in June

June is the first fully summer month in Rhodes, when temperatures rise to an average of 27 °C to 30 °C.

All hotels and services are in operation, and all tourist attractions are open. This is also the time of year when many tour operators offer great last-minute holiday deals.

Rain is an extremely rare occurrence during June.

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Weather in July

July is the peak season, with temperatures ranging between 29 °C and 33 °C and constant sunshine.

It never rains in July, which results in an increased risk of wildfires, so please take great care not to throw cigarette ends into the countryside.

Weather in August

August is the hottest month of the year, with average temperatures of 29 °C to 34 °C and no rain.

The landscape is dry and highly prone to fires, and prices for all services are at their highest for the year, as August is when the largest crowds of tourists from Europe flock to Rhodes.

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Weather in September

September is a great month for a summer holiday in Rhodes.

Temperatures hover around 28 °C and the sea is still a lovely 27 °C. Although September is still peak season, there are slightly fewer tourists here than in July and August.

Accommodation prices are slightly lower, as are holiday deals from travel agencies.

Weather in October

You can also head off on a summer holiday to Rhodes in October without any worries.

Daytime air temperatures hover around 25 °C and the sea is a pleasant 24 °C.

Although October is the first month of autumn, rain showers usually only start to appear towards the end of the month in the form of very brief and light showers.

There are often very cheap last-minute holiday deals in October.

Weather in November

November is the first off-season month. You can only get to Rhodes via Athens or Thessaloniki with Aegean Airlines or Sky Express, as all direct low-cost and charter flights from Europe only operate until the end of October.

Temperatures in November drop to 20 °C and there are more showers, although partly cloudy or completely clear skies are more common.

Very few tourists visit Rhodes this month, but hotels in the larger towns remain open, making it the ideal opportunity to experience the island in its authentic form.

Weather in December

December is the rainiest month in Rhodes.

Although there may be spells of rain lasting several days, short, heavy showers are more common, filling the riverbeds that are otherwise dry for the rest of the year.

Temperatures range between 16 °C and 18 °C.

Sea temperature

The sea temperaturevaries throughout the year, ranging from 15–20 °C in the winter months and around 24–28 °C in the summer. You’ll find particularly warm sea water mainly in the shallow bays of the eastern part of the island.

The north-western and western parts of the island are significantly windier all year round, which is why most of the main tourist resorts are located in the eastern half.